*Sigh* It is the start of another week and that means mom will be gone all day. Of course, she misses us when she is at work, but we will nap and wait for her return. In the meantime, I want to update you on both Memphis and Lily. I will begin with Memphis.
Mom was concerned about Memphis because he started that growling and yowling at his food dish then running from it. It isn't a daily thing, but sometimes it means that his mouth is bothering him again. Mom took him to the vet on Saturday morning just to make sure his mouth was okay. Everything checked out just fine. And even more good news is Memphis has gained a pound, putting him up to 8 lb. 10 oz. He is eating more than mom thought he was. No offense to any of our Siamese friends, but we are beginning to think that Memphis is just a crazy Siamese.
Ms. Lily had a visit with Dr. Tolar, the ophthalmologist, regarding her eyes this morning. The pressure in her eyes has decreased which is wonderful news. The official diagnosis is Aqueous Misdirection. That means the aqueous fluid that forms in front of the eye is seeping into the back of the eye (instead of draining). That causes the pressure to build behind the eye which then pushes everything forward. The eye drops that Lily has been getting reduces the production of the aqueous fluid. Lily will be on the drops for the rest of her life. Lily does have cataracts. Surgery to remove them is an option, but mom has decided not to do that. Lily is 14 years old, and we are sure she will have many more years with us. However, mom doesn't want to put Lily through that. She is and always will be an indoor cat, she has adapted to her condition, and it is not a life threatening condition. Lily will having a follow up with Dr. Tolar in early October for another check of her eye pressure.
We hope our friends are all well and happy and enjoying the "dog days" of summer!
Purrs,
Clarissa
Monday, August 3, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Wonderful Wednesday
Good afternoon to all of our friends, both old and new! We are all doing well in hot, hot, hot Kentucky! It is so hot that we don't even want to lay on mom when she is home. And if you believe that we have a bridge we would like to sell to you!
Lily is adjusting to her blindness. She tends to stay in the family room and kitchen. There is a bed that is in a corner under a table. That is her spot to sleep. She seems to feel safe there and we leave her alone. She still sleeps in the recliners, too. Mom has been putting drops in Lily's eyes twice a day. That is for the glaucoma she has. Mom has to take Lily back to the ophthalmologist on August 3rd. We will share more information when we have it.
Mom is slowly cleaning out closets. There is too much stuff in the house and mom said it has to go. If she hasn't used it or worn it in the past two years then it is going out. Eventually she wants to have a room cleaned out and set up for her arts and crafts things; a place where she can close the door and work without being snoopervised by us. We don't know how we feel about that! Some of us like to be helpful and make sure mom is doing a good job!
We hope all of you are well and staying cool during this hot summer!
Purrs,
Clarissa & Co.
Lily is adjusting to her blindness. She tends to stay in the family room and kitchen. There is a bed that is in a corner under a table. That is her spot to sleep. She seems to feel safe there and we leave her alone. She still sleeps in the recliners, too. Mom has been putting drops in Lily's eyes twice a day. That is for the glaucoma she has. Mom has to take Lily back to the ophthalmologist on August 3rd. We will share more information when we have it.
Mom is slowly cleaning out closets. There is too much stuff in the house and mom said it has to go. If she hasn't used it or worn it in the past two years then it is going out. Eventually she wants to have a room cleaned out and set up for her arts and crafts things; a place where she can close the door and work without being snoopervised by us. We don't know how we feel about that! Some of us like to be helpful and make sure mom is doing a good job!
We hope all of you are well and staying cool during this hot summer!
Purrs,
Clarissa & Co.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Lily Rose Could Use Some Purrs & Prayers
My sisfur, Lily Rose, could use some purrs, prayers, and healing thoughts. Her eyes have clouded over and she can no longer see (or see very little). Mom took her to the vet on Saturday. Mom was told she has glaucoma and cataracts. She is now getting eye drops twice a day for the glaucoma. Lily will have a follow up visit with Dr. Tolar on August 3rd.
Other than Lily's eye issue, her health is good. She weighs a healthy 11 lbs. Her heart and lungs are strong. At age 14 she's doing well. Lily is learning to adapt. She knows where her food and water are located, and she knows where the litter boxes are. She no longer get on the cat trees, but she does jump up into the recliners to sleep (or she will sleep in one of the cat beds that are on the floor). The only big change we've noticed is she wants to spend more time in mom's lap. We think she feels more comfortable and safe there. Lily will sometimes walk right up to a wall before she knows it is there, but she hasn't run into them. At her age, mom is not going to have Lily's cataracts removed. Now if she starts having pain or worse issues, she will do what it takes to help relieve that. Lily is also deaf in one ear, so we are trying to be careful and not sneak up on her.
In other news, we have had too much rain and boomers around here. And when it isn't raining and storming it is just too darned hot! Mom has wanted to go swimming a few times but it never seems to work out for her. We hope everyone who is in the boomer range is staying safe! We would gladly share some of this rain with southern California if we could!
Take care!
Purrs,
Clarissa & Co.
Other than Lily's eye issue, her health is good. She weighs a healthy 11 lbs. Her heart and lungs are strong. At age 14 she's doing well. Lily is learning to adapt. She knows where her food and water are located, and she knows where the litter boxes are. She no longer get on the cat trees, but she does jump up into the recliners to sleep (or she will sleep in one of the cat beds that are on the floor). The only big change we've noticed is she wants to spend more time in mom's lap. We think she feels more comfortable and safe there. Lily will sometimes walk right up to a wall before she knows it is there, but she hasn't run into them. At her age, mom is not going to have Lily's cataracts removed. Now if she starts having pain or worse issues, she will do what it takes to help relieve that. Lily is also deaf in one ear, so we are trying to be careful and not sneak up on her.
In other news, we have had too much rain and boomers around here. And when it isn't raining and storming it is just too darned hot! Mom has wanted to go swimming a few times but it never seems to work out for her. We hope everyone who is in the boomer range is staying safe! We would gladly share some of this rain with southern California if we could!
Take care!
Purrs,
Clarissa & Co.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Tuesday Toesday with One Eyed Fiona
Today's Tuesday Toesday post features little One Eyed Fiona. She is also a calico cat, but her calico patches are tabby striped. And as you can see, her paw pads are a mix of dark and pink. Unfortunately mom can't touch Fiona's footies. Fiona does not like her feet touched one bit. Mom can't clip her claws, and our regular vet won't attempt it anymore either!
Thursday, June 25, 2015
2 Adult Kitties Need a Good Home - Please Share
Our mom asked us to share this information:
This is breaking my heart. I'm sharing for a friend. I don't know the people who actually have the cats. Pictures are included. If you know anyone who can help please pass this information on. Thanks.
Good Morning Everyone,
I am writing this email with a sad heart. Gary and I are going to have to “re-home” our beloved cats: Izzy and Anna. My mother is highly allergic to cats and since she is coming to live with us in August, we find that we will have to part ways with our precious kitties. Izzy is grey and white and about 10 years old. Anna is orange and white and about 8 years old. Both are very affectionate and love to sleep in your lap or be scratched behind the ears. Both were rescue animals and since living with us have never been allowed to roam outside. They eat well, are healthy, have all their shots and use their litter box religiously. I would really appreciate any help you can give us in finding them a new home before the end of July. I am attaching some pictures of them. Thank you so much!
Be blessed,
Gary and Barb Bishop
gandbbishop@hotmail.com
barbara.bishop@louisville.edu
This is breaking my heart. I'm sharing for a friend. I don't know the people who actually have the cats. Pictures are included. If you know anyone who can help please pass this information on. Thanks.
Good Morning Everyone,
I am writing this email with a sad heart. Gary and I are going to have to “re-home” our beloved cats: Izzy and Anna. My mother is highly allergic to cats and since she is coming to live with us in August, we find that we will have to part ways with our precious kitties. Izzy is grey and white and about 10 years old. Anna is orange and white and about 8 years old. Both are very affectionate and love to sleep in your lap or be scratched behind the ears. Both were rescue animals and since living with us have never been allowed to roam outside. They eat well, are healthy, have all their shots and use their litter box religiously. I would really appreciate any help you can give us in finding them a new home before the end of July. I am attaching some pictures of them. Thank you so much!
Be blessed,
Gary and Barb Bishop
gandbbishop@hotmail.com
barbara.bishop@louisville.edu
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Mancat Monday - Angel Ringo
Our friend, Ringo, crossed the Bridge last week. We are sad that he is gone, but we are happy that he enjoyed the last few years with a lovely lady named Sue. Mom and we met Sue through a kitty message board. That was almost 15 years ago when I was just a baby cat. Sue had an orange kitty named Gizmo at that time. When Gizmo crossed the Bridge, she adopted a senior kitty, another orange & white boy, named Casey. A few weeks after Casey crossed the Bridge, Sue decided she wanted to adopt another senior kitty. That's when Ringo joined her.
We don't know a lot about Ringo's life prior to joining Sue. We do know that he was about 8 years old and that he was FeLV positive. He had a "cauliflower ear", when means one ear was curled up and was more than likely caused by a bad infection early in his life.
Sue always said Ringo didn't know a stranger. He loved the workman who would come into his house. He loved the home health people who came in to help Sue. Ringo was a good boy for sure.
Sue has had some major health issues over the past few years. She has been in and out of the hospital and rehab. But she was always able to come home and stay with Ringo. Until this last time. Sue went into the hospital for a procedure that required her to be under. She started having a reaction to the anesthesia. She survived, but it caused some problems with her. She is also on kidney dialysis 3 days a week. Someone was able to check on Ringo and take care of him while she was in the hospital and then rehab. She was released and went home for one night. We don't know exactly what happened, but she ended up back in the rehab center the next day. She has been there since.
While she has been in rehab friends and family had been taking care of Ringo. But as weeks passed he started failing. Last week, Sue and Ringo's vet decided the best thing for Ringo would be to help him cross the Bridge. Sadly, Sue was not able to be with him to say goodbye. Sue's sister did go and be with him in her place so he was with family.
Our hearts are heavy for Sue. She has lost her dear friend and companion, and the chances of her returning to her home are very slim. She and her family had been looking for an assisted living center that would have allowed her take Ringo with her. That's how much she loved him. We are also sad because we know that Ringo will be the last kitty that Sue will have.
Godspeed, Ringo. And God bless Sue.
We don't know a lot about Ringo's life prior to joining Sue. We do know that he was about 8 years old and that he was FeLV positive. He had a "cauliflower ear", when means one ear was curled up and was more than likely caused by a bad infection early in his life.
Sue always said Ringo didn't know a stranger. He loved the workman who would come into his house. He loved the home health people who came in to help Sue. Ringo was a good boy for sure.
Sue has had some major health issues over the past few years. She has been in and out of the hospital and rehab. But she was always able to come home and stay with Ringo. Until this last time. Sue went into the hospital for a procedure that required her to be under. She started having a reaction to the anesthesia. She survived, but it caused some problems with her. She is also on kidney dialysis 3 days a week. Someone was able to check on Ringo and take care of him while she was in the hospital and then rehab. She was released and went home for one night. We don't know exactly what happened, but she ended up back in the rehab center the next day. She has been there since.
While she has been in rehab friends and family had been taking care of Ringo. But as weeks passed he started failing. Last week, Sue and Ringo's vet decided the best thing for Ringo would be to help him cross the Bridge. Sadly, Sue was not able to be with him to say goodbye. Sue's sister did go and be with him in her place so he was with family.
Our hearts are heavy for Sue. She has lost her dear friend and companion, and the chances of her returning to her home are very slim. She and her family had been looking for an assisted living center that would have allowed her take Ringo with her. That's how much she loved him. We are also sad because we know that Ringo will be the last kitty that Sue will have.
Godspeed, Ringo. And God bless Sue.
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